Domestic vs Foreign Coverage

Foreign news is not a prime focus but print and electronic media tend to give it more attention. In order for foreign news to be published it must have a major impact on the political and economical concerns of the United States. Usually it involved some sort of disaster or violence. Covering foreign news is a challenge for the United States. Unfamiliar locations and limited technology can make it a challenge. Besides technical difficulties, there are also political speculations. There can be reluctant officials who don’t want to put themselves through foreign policy, and venture into countries in which they are not wanted.
To satisfy the United States audience, news from around the world must be exciting, personalized and brief. Journalists tend to focus on more negative news rather then positive. There is a major pressure for journalists to structure the story around United States beliefs and stereotypes in order to get the attention needed. War on television is very restricting in the United States compared to other countries. Graphic accounts of human suffering are rarely shown through news stations such as CNN.
I feel that the press needs to be more equal as far as stereotyping foreign coverage. We should not get a false interpretation of what is going on around the world especially with all the foreign issues going on this year. I understand that censorship is important, but they should draw the line as far as keeping real information from the public.